09242023: Beyond the Bay Special Section

Multigenerationalnew-home livinginpleasantplaces

ByCameronSullivan

Forsomenew-home buyers,thegreatestjoy, excitementandcomfort comesfromincluding severalgenerationsof thefamily.Andwhile homeimprovements mightmakeanolder residencesuitablefor multiplegenerations underthesameroof, buildershavecracked thecodeonmultigenerationaldesigns.

Overthepastcouple ofyearsandintothe foreseeablefuture, choosinganall-new homesituatedina communitythatmeets everyone’sneedscanbe oneofthebestdecisions multigenerationalfamilieswillevermake.

Let’sexplorehow buildersandtheir communitiesaredefiningthelookandfeelof multigenerationalliving inCalifornia.It’staking shapeinwaysinvolving notonlythehomesand thefamiliesthemselves, butthemunicipalitiesin whichtheylive.

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WestSacramento takesanactiveandinclusiveapproachtoplanningandprogramming forpeopleofallages.

PhotocourtesyofLennarSacramento Amultigenerationalhomecanhelpfamiliesstayconnected,providepeaceandcomfort,helpwithfinancesanddelivergreat spacesforeveryone.

“WestSacramento asawholefocuseson beingaveryage-friendly community,”saysDavid Jans,a20-yearresident whovolunteersaschairmanoftheWestSacramentoParks,Recreation andIntergenerational ServicesCommission.Thenameofthe commission(PRIS) speaksvolumesabout thecity’sinclusionof itsyoungestandoldest residentsinprogrammingdecisions.

Thecity’sparks departmentoperates theWestSacramento RecreationCenter, afull-serviceactivities,fitnessandsports centercateringtoall ages.Amenitiesinclude pickleballandtennis; swimmingpoolsforlap swim,waterexercise andrecreation;acardio andstrengthequipment room;groupclasses; andayouthcorner.

“WestSacramentois trulyanup-and-coming

city,”saysRobinIngram, aColdwellBanker luxuryagentwho,along withColdwellBanker’s KimGriffiths,representsParellaEstates anditsbuilder,Monley Cronin.“Thisisa charmingcommunity.”

Theresulting improvementsto servicesandactivities willamazethenewresidentsofParellaEstates, acommunityof26 semi-customhomeson 1-acrelots.

Thiscommunitytakes advantageofalocation justashortdistancefrom walkingandbiketrails, theWestSacramento RiverWalk,andOld TownSacramentoacross theriver.Residentswill alsofindthemselves convenientlylocatedonly ahalf-milefromtheWest SacramentoRecreation Center. Thebuilderdesigned eachsingle-story,

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TrioatNapa— finalhomesnowselling

Don’tmissoutonthe finalhomesatTrio!

TrioatNapaisa trendycollectionofnew homesdesignedinthe modernfarmhousestyle andlocatedinawellestablishedneighborhood.Thesestunning newhomesboastopen floorplanswithfour bedrooms,three-anda-halfbathroomsand approximately2,354to 2,846squarefeetofliving space.Selectlotsfeature anattachedaccessory dwellingunit(ADU).

Convenientlylocated justanhournorthofSan Franciscoandanhour westofSacramento, Napaisnestledinthe quietvalley,butcloseto thecitylifeifneeded. Napaoffersanimpressivevarietyofwine,food andeventsincluding anunexpectedblendof urbanactivitiessuchas interactivestreetart, foodtrucks,andvibrant nightlife.Whetheryou preferexploringindoors oradventuringoutdoors, thediversityofNapa Valleyofferseverything fromquaint,hidden tastingrooms,tolively

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four-tofive-bedroom floorplanwithmultigenerationallivinginmind. Ineachall-solarhome, buyerswillfindeither twoensuitebedrooms oroneofthehome’s bedroomsprivately situatedawayfromthe othersandadjacenttoa fullbathroom.

“Therearefour distinctfloorplansofup to4,200squarefeetof livingspaceandmultiple elevationoptions,so

farmersmarketsandso muchmore.Thereareso manyreasonswhyresidentsandvisitorsalike refertotheNapaValley aslegendary.

DiscoveryHomesis dedicatedtoembodying theideaoftheDiscovery Difference,amission toenhanceyourbuying experienceandoffernew homesthatexemplify thehigheststandardsof craftsmanship.Eachof theircurrentandupcomingnew-homecommunitiesthroughoutNorthern Californiahasitsown distinctivecharacter andaresetinthemost sought-afterlocations. Theselocationsinclude Martinez,Oakley,Pittsburg,Oakland,Fairfield, Vacaville,WestSacramento,ChicoandNapa. Theirsensitiveapproach todesignresultsin homesthatarepractical yetpossessatimeless elegance.Roomand designoptionsineach homeallowhomebuyers tocustomizetheirhome soitistailoredtofittheir family’sparticularneeds.

Throughtheyears, homebuyershave

notwohouseslookthe same,”Ingramsays.

Plus,with1-acre lots,buyerscanelectto havethebuilderadda detached1,200-squarefootcasitathatincludesa bedroom,alivingroom, akitchenanditsown garage.

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Alternatively,California’sStateBill9(SB9) allowstheadditionof anaccessorydwellingunit(ADU)toany Californiaresidential propertyofadequate size,setbackandzoning

maintainedapride ofownershipineach DiscoveryHomesneighborhoodthatisunparalleledintheindustry.In ordertomaketheentire homebuyingprocess asimpleandpleasant experience,Discovery Homesofferslender serviceson-siteatthe communities,aswellas

requirements.Ingram explainsthattheParella Estatespropertiesmore thanmeettheserequirements,evenallowingfor pools,tenniscourtsand otherfeatures.

“WhenCalifornia’s SB9tookeffectinJanuaryof2022,peoplewere abletoaddanADU totheirproperty,”says KathyAnderson,founder ofDanville-basedPerpetualHomesADU,which constructsandinstalls turnkeybackyardhomes.

“Andmorerecently theAssemblypasseda lawthatallowspeopleto

theDiscoveryDesign Center,wherebuyers choosetheirinterior designselectionsthey havealwaysdreamed of.Withthesepartnerships,DiscoveryHomes isproudtomakeonestopshoppingareality.

Asforcustomer service,theystriveto makeyourhomebuying

condominiumtheirADU, meaningitcanbeowned separately,notjustbythe primarypropertyowner.”

Andersonexplains thatapproximately 70%ofthebuyerswho PerpetualHomesworks withareaddinganADU wheretheoldergenerationofparentscanlive privatelybutwithinreach oftheirchildrenand grandchildren.

Typically,theloton whichtheprimaryresidencesitsneedstobe around6,000square feetinsize.Butonsome propertieswithlessland,

experiencesimple, efficientandenjoyablebecauseDiscovery Homesismotivated bythesinceredesire toenhancethelives ofhomebuyers,andto createaplaceyouare proudtocallhome.

VisitaDiscovery Homescommunity todaywhereyoucan

experienceforyourself howqualitycraftsmanshipallowsyouto discoverthebestinlife.

FindoutmoreatTrio atNapaat2012Wine CountryAve.,call(707) 690-9569orvisittrio@ discoveryhomes.comor discoveryhomes.com.

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PhotocourtesyofJenuaneCommunities Severalgenerationsofafamilygathertogetherforajoyfulsummer barbecue,bondingoverfoodandfunontheirhome’soutdoorpatio.

Perpetualcanavoidthat landrequirementby attachingtheADUtothe mainhome.

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ThisistheprimarybedroomintheNapaVineyardmodelhome.

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SantaRosapairsthejoys ofthegreatoutdoors withtheluxuriesand conveniencesofelite greentechnologies indoors.

Webelievethat sustainabilitycanbe stylish.Thatgreengoes witheverything.And thatchangingthehealth oftheplanetcanstart bysimplychangingyour address.

Everynewhousewe designandbuildismade tocareforthehealthof yourfamily,ourcommunityandtheplanetwe share.Becausewecan. Andwemust.

Let’swelcomeyou hometoabrighter future.

Intelligent, integrated,included YournewCity Ventureshomecomes standardwithsmart technologiesfromthe industry’svanguards. Fromefficientsolar panelstolearning thermostats,watersavingfixturestoinsulatedUVwindows, everyaspectofyour smartnewhomehas beenthoughtfully

consideredtoreduce energy,lowercosts, promotehealthand enhancethereal comfortofhome.

Buildingitforward CityVenturesis proudtofeaturethe mostinnovativegreen technologiesfromthe industry’smosttrusted brands.

Includedgreen features:

Solarpower: Efficientanddurablesolar panelscollectthesun’s energytopoweryour home.

Smart-hometechnology: Smartthermostattechnologylearns yourlifestyle,saving energy—andsavingyou money.

Enhancedwindows: Dual-glazedwindows addultravioletcoatingto bestinsulateagainstthe coldandheat.

Energy-efficient appliances: Everymajor appliancefeaturedinour residenceshasearnedan exclusivehigh-efficiency rating.

Water-conserving fixtures: Faucetsand showerheadsoffer significantwatersavings, reducingyourwaterbill eachmonth.

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Fromcitylightsto panoramicviews,strikingmoderndesignto traditionalcomforts, now’syourtimetofind thesustainablehome you’vealwayswanted.

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Locatedcloseto,well, everything,ournewest communityintheCastro Valleyputsyouminutes awayfromelementary schools,amiddleschool, ahighschool,amedical

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Anewcollection ofall-electric,solarpoweredtownhomes, CherryBlossomRow drawsadditionalenergy fromitsproximityto theEastBay’sthriving culturalandsocialscene. Witheasyaccesstothe staggeringlybeautiful

Marin,Sonomaand Napacounties,thebest oftheBayAreaisright withinyourreach.

SantaRosa GroveVillage SetintheRussian RiverValley,only minutesfromdowntownSantaRosa,Grove Villagebringsyouluxuriousamenitiesand compellingarchitecture inthemostdesirable location.Fromhiking trailstowinterytours, thejoysoftheSonoma Valleyarealleasily accessible.

SantaRosa RoundBarn CityVentures’newest solar-poweredtownhomecommunityin SantaRosa,Round Barncombinesthe comfortoffarmhouse architecturewith moderntechnologiesandfinishes.The plannedneighborhood willincludeapoolwith cabanas,agarden,a playgroundandparks. Explorethechoicesat CityVenturesNorcal.com

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manufacturerstoachieve thehighestqualityata goodprice,”saysAnderson,whohasdecadesof experienceinthehomebuildingbusiness.

“Theyrangein sizefrom435-squarefootstudiohomesto 1,173-square-foottwobedroomhomes,all ofwhicharebuiltto greenstandards,have

two-by-sixwallsand includesolarpanels nearlythesizeofthe roof.”

Inaddition,Perpetual’sADUsarebuiltand manufacturedoff-site, leadingtoanapproximately30%reductionin materialsusedandwaste created.

Andersonsays PerpetualADUworks withbuyersinanypartof thestate.Manyoftheir projectsareinNapaand Sonomacountiesand

theyfrequentlyworkin PlacerCountyandEl DoradoCountyalong withContraCosta,Santa ClaraandAlameda counties.

Family-appealhomes comewithurbanflair

Onthetopicof SantaRosa,manyresidentsfindthecityand surroundingareasof SonomaCountytobe amenabletomultigenerationalliving.Among themarethepeople buyingnewhomesat

GroveVillagebyCity Ventures,whichopened forsaleearlierthisyear andrecentlycompleted thefirstphaseofthe 136-homecommunity.

“BuyerslikeGrove Villageforitswider choiceoffloorplans, goodamountofliving spaceandfeatureslike big,privatebackyards, frontporches,courtyards andlocalneighborhoodparks,”saysKelly Nguyen,vicepresidentof salesforCityVentures.

GroveVillage,she explains,hasallthe sought-afterfeatures ofasuburbanlifestyle butwiththebenefitof modern,newconstructioninanareathat’s thriving,activeandhas manyurbanconveniences.Thesolar all-electrichomesalso includebuilt-insmarthometechnologyand energy-efficientfeatures.

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Ofthesixsinglefamilyfloorplans,several havetheoptionfora

downstairsbedroomand afullbathroom.Many buyersusethisspace eitherasanin-lawsuite, ahomeofficeorasuite foragrownchild.And allresidentsarethrilled aboutthelocationthat hassomethingforeveryoneinanyagegroupof thefamily.

Residentsenjoy severalparksandrecreationcentersnearbyas wellasaccesspointsto

EveryCityVentureshomecomesstandardwiththemostinnovativegreenandsmarttechnologies.

Resort-stylelivinginElDoradoHills

LennarSacramento’slineofHeritagecommunitiesis designedwithactive adulthomebuyers inmind,age55and better.WithtwoHeritagecommunitieswith modelhomesopento touratHeritagePlacer VineyardsandHeritageElDoradoHills, homebuyersinsearch ofaresort-styleand 55+lifestylenowhave plentyofoptionsinthe greaterSacramento area.

“We’vereallyfocused onwhatactiveadults wantoutofanewhome andwe’veincorporated thesefeaturesthrough ourThoughtfulDesign program,aswellasfloor plansandamenities offeredatallourHeritagecommunities,”says MichelleVelky,division presidentofLennar Sacramento.“Wealso knowthatavibrantand sociallifestyleiscrucial totheneedsofactive adultbuyers,which iswhywe’vedesigned ourcommunitieswith incredibleamenities, parks,trails,andopen space.”

HeritagePlacer VineyardsisLennar’s newest55+community. LocatedinRoseville,it featuresthreecollections ofsingle-storyhomes forsale,aswellastwo futureclubhouseswith bothindoorandoutdoor recreationfacilities

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theSonomaCountytrail systemforwalkingand cycling.

GroveVillageisonly afewmilesfromthe

designedfor55+homeowners.Homesizes rangefromapproximately1,260to2,993 squarefeetatthisgated community. Thetwofutureclubhouseswillsitatop approximately5,000 squarefeeteach.Newly openedTheForumis thecommunity’sfitness andwellnesscenterwith 6acresthatincludes afitnesscenter,sports courts,anenclosed pool,lawnarea,covered patio,andmore.The futureplannedsocial

trainandevencloserto schools,dininganda locallyownedmarket. Anearbyshoppingarea withinwalkingdistance makesforeasygettogethersatthecoffee shoporanindependently ownedpizzaparlor,ice

clubhouse,ThePalazzo, willincludemeeting andactivityrooms,a gatheringroom,catering kitchen,receptionarea, andmore.

Lennar’swellestablishedHeritageEl DoradoHillsoffersnew homesforsalefromits Mosaiccollection,with fourdistinctivesinglestorydesignsthatrange fromapproximately 1,504to1,784square feet.

HeritageElDorado Hillsalsofeaturestwo recreationcenters,The

creamshop,taqueriaand Chineserestaurant.

Cohousingbuilds collaborativelifestyle

There’smuchtobe saidforpeoplesupportingtheirlocalbusinesses, communitymembers helpingeachother,

ResortandTheRetreat, offeringresidents 15,000squarefeetof amenitiessuchasclub rooms,tennis,pickle andbocceballcourts, multipleswimming pools,entertainment areas,outdoorfirepits, andmore.

LennarSacramento offerstheirThoughtful Designprogramatall Heritagecommunitiesto meettheneedsoftoday’s activeadults.Created withchanginglifestyle needsinmind,ThoughtfulDesignconsistsof

neighborhoodsworking tomaintainlifestyles theyappreciateand generationsforming communities.

Thephilosophy behindcohousingbuilds onthesevirtuesofEuropeantraditionthathas gainedpopularityacross Californiainrecentyears.

JaneMueller,afoundingmemberofMission PeakCohousingat MissionPeakVillagein Fremont,providesalook intohowcohousingworks.

“Cohousingisalifestyleandarealestate transactionthatforms intentionalcommunities,”saysMueller.“We liketojokeatMission PeakVillage,youjoina communityandgetafree housewithit!”

Sheexplainsthat MissionPeakVillageisa condominiumcomplex slatedtohave32private, fullyequippedresidential unitsownedbymultigenerationalneighbors whosharearobustsuite ofamenitiesandaselfdefinedculture.

Amongtheshared amenitiesbeyondthe privatehomesisaclubhousecalledacommon housewithanexercise roomandguestrooms. Theinteriorcourtyard hasspaceforbarbecues,firepitrelaxation, children’splayanda garden.Whileeach privatecondominium hasitsownkitchen,the commonhouseincludes alarge,high-endkitchen foroccasionalshared mealsandaddedconvenienceandcostsavings perowner.

“MissionPeakVillage isagreatbigU-shaped complexwithagarden inthemiddle,sopeople’s unitscanlookoutto thecommonspaces,” Muellersays.“We’lleven haveaworkspacein thecommonhouseso thatpeoplewhowork remotelyhaveaquiet placetogo.”

“We’llhaveamixof generationsbydesign,”

aseriesofinteriorand exteriordetailsthat blendcomfort,style,and promotefunctionality.

Someofthese distinctivefeatures includeilluminated addresses,widerdoorwaysandhallways, higherceilings,spacious kitchenandlowerappliancedesigns,extralightingandwindowsfor enhancedlight,showers withroll-inaccessand hand-heldaccessories, reinforcedbackingin thebathroomsforfuture handrailplacement,

raisedelectricaloutlets, andsomuchmore!

Additionally—every Lennarhome,active adultornot—also enjoysahighlevelof standardfeaturesatno additionalcostwiththe signatureEverything’s Includedprogram. Notableitemsinclude quartzcountertops, stainlesssteelappliances andmore.

Tolearnmore,visit lennar.com/sacramento today.

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ThismultigenerationalkitchenispartofthePlan2modelatCardiffin RiverIslandsinLathrop.

Muelleradds.“Cohousing worksbestwhenwehave peoplefromallstagesof life.We’velearnedfrom othercohousingcommunitiesthatyouneverhave toworryifyoudon’thave bigplansfortheholidays; there’salwayssomeoneto sharetimewithhere.”

Amodelofcooperationiscentraltocohousing.Forexample,one afternoonasetofparents maytakeworkcallsfrom theworkspacewhile otherresidentswhoare retireeswatchtheirchildrenforawhile.Another day,thoseyoungparents mayoffertechassistance orhelpwithheavylabor tothoseneighborswho occasionallybabysit.

Thecomplexisbuilt inpartnershipwith CohousingSolutions,a cohousingdevelopment consultingagency,acting asaconduitbetweenthe communitymembers andthecity,developer UD+PandBerkeleybasedGunkelArchitecture,whoseprincipal hasnotonlydesigned cohousingcommunities butalsoresidedinone.

MissionPeakVillage willsitwithinanestablishedfamilyneighborhoodclosetoschools, transit,shopping,dining andthefarmersmarket. Membershopetobreak groundin2024.

“We’renearFremont CentralParkandits walkingtrails,”Muellersays.“Andwedon’t expecttobeanenclave; weexpecttobefriends withtheneighbors aroundusaswell.”

Tolearnmore, prospectivebuyerswho areinterestedinjoining MissionPeakVillage’s cohousinggroupcanask questionsinlive,online introductionsattended byseveralmembers. Followingthat,interestedmemberscan attendaneighborhood walkbeforeamutual decisiontobecome equitypartnersinthe community.

Whereverfamilies wanttoliveinand beyondthebay,buildersandcommunitiesare readywithcontemporary comfortsforeverygenerationinthehome.

Enjoythisresort-styleclubhouselocatedinElDoradoHills.Itfeaturestenniscourts,pools,picnictables,bocceballcourtsandmuchmore.

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Northlake,North Natomas’newest inspiredmasterplannedcommunity, offersalakelifestyle withpremieramenities,parksandsinglefamilydesignsby thehighlyacclaimed builderLennar.Thisis allcentrallylocatedand closetowhatdowntown Sacramentohastooffer, suchascraftfood,breweries,boutiques,worldclasssportsstadiums andrenownedmuseums.Inaddition,nearby wateractivitiesatthe AmericanandSacramentoriversmeans livingatNorthlakeputs residentsattheheartof discoveryandnearall theaction.

Forthosewhowant tostayevencloserto home,Northlakealso givesresidentsunsurpassedcommunity amenitiestogatherand creatememorieswith familyandfriends,take offonlakesideadventuresbybikeorfootor justrelaxandconnect withnature.

Thecrownjewels andcenterofthe communityarethe Resident’sCluband LakeHouse,connectingneighborswith outstandingamenities.Homeowners cangatheraroundto socializeorswimin thepool;hangoutin theturfarea,cabanas orhospitalitybar;or

grillonthebarbecues withstunningviewsof thecommunity’sfountainsandlakesatthe clubobservationdeck —allwithinwalking distanceoftheirfront doors.

Otheramenities includeabocceball court,coveredseatingandgamearea,fire tables,outdoordining andpicnicareasplus seatingpodsandtrellises.

Forthoselookingfor morespacetoentertain,theLakeHouseis availableforresidents torenttohostprivate familyevents,gatheringsoffriendsand celebrations.

Northlakeresidents alwayshaveaccessto

thegreatoutdoorswith numerouslushneighborhoodparks,beautifullakeswithpaseos thatconnectneighborhoodstotheLakeWalk,trails,outdoor recreationareasand openspaces.

Theeightdistinctiveneighborhoodsby Lennarofferexceptionallydesignedsinglefamilyhomeswith one-andtwo-story floorplans.Aspartof Lennar’sEverything’s Includedinitiative, homesincludethemost desiredfeaturesin smart-hometechnology, energy-consciousliving andmoderninterior andexteriorfinishesat noadditionalcost.

Rangingfrom approximately1,774to 3,940squarefeetwith uptofivebedrooms andfour-and-a-half bathrooms,these innovativehomesgive alltheperksofnew constructionandcan accommodateevery lifestyle—withpricingstartinginthe mid-$500,000s.

NextGen–The HomeWithinaHome offersfamiliesof differentsizesand needsoptionsfora privatespaceforliveingrandparents,a secludedhomeoffice orevenapersonal fitnessstudio.These state-of-the-artsuites havetheirownentry,

livinganddiningarea, kitchenette,bathroom andbedroomwith walk-incloset.

Northlakeislocated at3918Eventide AvenueinNorthNatomas.VisitNorthlakeLife.comtolearnmore aboutthisall-new communitywherelake lifeiseverythingand call(916)304-9822 toschedulean appointment.

Followalongon FacebookandInstagramtokeepintouch withthecommunity andsignuponthe interestlisttoreceive thelatestnewsand announcements.

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TheNorthlakelifestylecomeswithjustabouteverything—whetherit’sswimmingattheResident’sClub,hangingoutattheLakeHouseorenjoyinglakefrontviews.

Theelephantintheroom:Waitingtoo longcancostyouyourdreamhome

There’sanelephant intheroomthatwe needtotalkabout— waitingtoolongtobuy canmeanmissingout ontheperfecthome andgettingpriced outofthemarket.It’s arealitythatmany homebuyersface,and it’sonethatexpertsare urgingbuyerstoavoid.

Whenitcomesto buyinganewhome, it’skeyforbuyers

tounderstandthat timingisjustas importantaslocation. Asthequotegoes, “Inrealestate,locationiseverything— buttimingisjustas important.”It’satruth that’sneverbeenmore relevantthanitis today.Therealestate marketisconstantly shifting,andwaiting toolongtomovecan meanmissingouton

thiscurrentfavorable market.

Astheabovequote suggests,timingis extremelyimportantwhenitcomes tosecuringyour dreamhome.Thankfullyforprospective buyersinNorthern Nevada,hometown homebuilderJenuane Communitieshasan excellentselectionof quick-deliveryhomes.

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Thismeanscashing inonthisfavorable marketandenjoyingallthebenefitsof anewconstruction homewithoutthe wait!

Despitethecurrent marketvolatility,there’s stillanopportunityto lockinafavorablerate withJenuaneCommunities’preferredlenders.Jenuanehascrafted relationshipswith

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talentedandseasoned expertsinthefieldto makesuretheirbuyers receivethebestservice anddealspossible. Theyunderstandthat everybuyer’ssituation isunique,andtheyuse theiryearsofexpertise tohelpbuyerscreatea comfortablemonthly paymentthatfitstheir lifestyle.

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tocustomersatisfactionisunmatchedin theindustry.TheirAt YourServiceteamis dedicatedtoensuring thateverycustomer’s needsaremetbefore, duringandformany yearsafterthesale.It’s nowonderthatthearea hasvotedthemReno’s No.1homebuilderfor threeyearsinarow. Contentprovidedby JenuaneCommunities

MissionPeakVillage: Thecohousinglifestyle

Homebuyersin 2023arequestioning whetherconventional neighborhoodsworkwell forthem.Manyarenow moreacutelysensitiveto isolationfromneighbors —thepossibilityof livingamongpeopleyou rarelyseeorinteract with.It’shardtoknowif aprospectivecommunity willbefriendly.

MembersofMission PeakVillagebelieve findingahomeshould bemorethanareal estatetransaction;it isalifestylechoice. Residentsaretheirown developerswithanactive roleinbuildinghomes onasitethatmeetstheir ownrigorouscriteria.

MissionPeakVillage hiredanexperienced developmentconsultant, boughtlandandselected

anarchitect.Bymove-in time,theywillalreadybe aconnectedcommunity ofintergenerational neighbors.

MissionPeakVillage didn’tinventthis approach.Thegroup adoptedanintentional communitymodelcalled cohousing,introduced toNorthAmericain 1988byarchitects

KathrynMcCamant andChuckDurrett

withtheirseminal book“Cohousing: AContemporary ApproachtoHousing Ourselves,”basedupon aninnovativemodel popularizedinDenmark.

Theauthorsobserved thatcohousersin Denmarkwerehappier andbetterconnected totheirneighborsthan mostAmericansintracts

ofcompartmentalized single-familyunits. Incohousing,each householdmaintainsa personalresidence,but theneighborsalsoshare amenitiestoreducethe dailycostoflivingand createopportunitiesfor humaninteraction.

Today,North Americacanclaimmore than180cohousing communities.Inspired bytheirpredecessors, MissionPeakVillageis establishingFremont’s firstcohousing developmentof32 condominiumsclustered aroundasizablecommon house(community center).Designedfor dailyuse,thecommon housewillfeaturealarge kitchenanddiningarea

ExploreJenuaneCommunities,Reno’spremierhomebuilderforaffordableandspaciousnew-constructioncommunitiesinNorthernNevada.

MissionPeakVillagemembersgathertoplaysoccerovertheweekend.

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LuminescenceatLiberty:Aresort-like lifestylewithaffordabilityinmind

Anactivelifestyle, connectivityanda modern,spacious newhomeiswhat lifeatLuminescence atLibertyoffersin beautifulRioVista, California.Livewell withcountlessoptions inthis55+community.Luminescenceis currentlysellinghomes withthepossibilityofa year-endclosing.

Luminescencewill feature163singlestoryhomesand74 duets(148homes). Atcompletion,there willbeatotalof311 homes.Thesinglefamilyhomesfeature threefloorplansrangingfromapproximately 1,302to1,569square feetandincludetwo bedrooms,twobathrooms,two-cargarages andcoveredpatios (perplan).Theduet featuresafloorplan withapproximately 1,160squarefeet,two bedrooms,twobathrooms,aone-cargarage andcoveredpatios(per plan).

“Luminescence atLibertyisa55+ communitywithterrific amenitiesforhealthy living,”saysWendy Ennis,salesmanager forDeNovaHomes. “Theneighborhood

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suitableforoccasional sharedmealsandparties, aswellasacraftarea, coffeebar,laundry,media room,library,guest quartersandquietspace forstudyingorworking

takesadvantageofits positionrightnearthe Deltaandthereare somanythingstodo withinthecommunity ornearby.”

Immerseyourselfin anactivecommunity, withamultitudeof optionsforleisureand connections.Plunge intotherefreshingpool forrevitalization.Energizeyourwell-being throughinvigorating fitnessclassesatour fitnesscenter.

Iffriendlycompetitionappealstoyou, enjoypickleballand tennismatchesonour courtsorenjoyamore casualgameofbocce ball.Wanderthrough theserenecommunity garden,wherenature bringstranquility. Ourinvitinggathering spacesfostershared momentsandmeaningfulconversations.

Anewhomeowner toldthestaffatLuminescence:“Mynew homeexceedsmy expectationsoncost, comfortandmodern conveniences.There’s afeelingoflivingata luxuryresort.Ihave affectionatelydubbedit theRitzCarltonofRio Vista.” DeNovaHomeshas earnedareputation

fromhome.Themembers valueenvironmentally sustainabledesign. Thecommunitywillbe ownedandmanagedby residents,whowilldivide upresponsibilitiessuchas childcareandgardening.

Thelandsiteticksoff manypriorityitemsfor futureresidents:excellent

asoneofthemost respectedhomebuildersinCalifornia.Our approachissimple—as aprivate,family-owned builder,weaddress eachcommunityindividually,incorporate theuniquecharacteristicsofthesurrounding areaandcommitto buildonlytheverybest.

Theseguidingprincipleshavebeenrecognizednumeroustimes

schooldistrict,proximity toemploymentcenters, walkability,available publictransportation, readilyaccessibleparks, retailservicesand entertainment.Twobonus featuresofMissionPeak Village’sneighborhoodare aweeklyfarmersmarket andasoon-to-bebuilt

bytheBuildingIndustryAssociationthrough variousawards,includingtheprestigious BuilderoftheYear award.Perhapsmost rewardingofallthough arethehundredsof satisfiedhomeowners whohaveconfirmed DeNovaHomes’standardofquality,lifestyle andvalue.

Luminescenceat Libertyismorethana

BARTstationwithina half-mile.

Withthecreative expertiseofGunkel Architectureand developmentconsultation fromcohousingpioneer KathrynMcCamant, MissionPeakVillage hassubmittedplans tothecityofFremont

home—it’saplaceto thrive,relishjoysand makecherishedmemories.Communitybonds flourishhere,fosteringnewfriendships throughsharedexperiences.Whetheryou seekactivity,connectionsorsolace,Luminescenceoffersahaven whereeachdaybrings fulfillment.

DiscoverLuminescencefirsthand.

fordesignreview.The grouphasformeda developmentpartnership withUD+P,experienced developersofcohousing communities,andexpects tobreakgroundinearly 2024.Homesarestill availabletoreserve. Moreinformationis availableduringonline

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YourbestmemoriesawaitatEllis

Afeel-goodcommunitythatinvitesyouto livethelifeyoudeserve, EllisinTracybrings themeaningofhome toawholenewlevel withdistinctneighborhoodsbyawardwinninghomebuilders. KinbridgeandHartwell byLandseaHomes blendspaciouslayouts withcontemporary design,makingfor single-familyresidences thatarenothingless thanjustright.

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Attheheartof Ellisaretwothriving parks,includingthe VillageGreen—where

residentsgatherfor community-sponsored events,suchasconcerts inthepark,movies intheparkandother formsoffamilyfun.At WesternPark,enjoy pickleball,amultipurposelawnandafamily gamezone.

Whilethebestof Ellisisheretostay, thereareevenbetter thingstocome.Several amenitiesareinthe works,includingthe highlyanticipateddog parkunderconstructionandOrchardPark. Andthat’snotall.The

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Andwhenyou’rein themoodforanouting? DowntownTracyoffers ahandfulofshopping anddiningoptions. Plus,Interstate580, Interstate205andthe ACEtrainarenearby— whichmakeforeffortless accesstotheBayArea. VisitEllisTracy.com andfollow@liveatellis onFacebookandInstagramforupdateson what’stocome.With newhomesandamenitiescomingsoon,you can’tmissEllis. Contentprovidedby SurlandCompanies

ElliottHomesis unlockingthefinancial benefitsofarate buydown,making homeownership possibleinSacramento. AtElliottHomes, webelievethatevery momentcounts, especiallywhen itcomestoyour family’swell-being andhappiness.With ourarrayofmove-inreadyhomesavailable inSacramento,you canavoidthewait andensureasmooth transitionforyourloved onesbeforetheholidays arrive.Embracethe convenienceofour thoughtfullydesigned communities,each craftedtofostera senseofbelongingand harmony.

Purchasinganew homeisanexciting milestoneinanyone’s life,butitalsocomes withsignificant

financialconsiderations. AtElliottHomes,our teamisalwayslooking forwaystohelpour potentialhomeowners savemoneywithout sacrificingtheirdream home,andit’sfor thatreasonthatwe’re offeringourpotential buyersaratebuydown onourmove-in-ready homes.

Withthisrate buydown,our homeownerswillreceive alowerinterestrate thatislockedinfora predeterminedperiod —usuallythefirstfew yearsoftheloan—and theprimarygoalofa ratebuydownistolower theinitialmonthly mortgagepayments, makinghomeownership moreaffordableduring thecriticalearlyyears.

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ofaratebuydown istheimmediate reliefitprovides tohomebuyersby reducingtheirmonthly mortgagepayments, makingtheirfinancial situationmuch moremanageable intheearlystages ofhomeownership whenotherexpenses relatedtomoving, furnishingandsettling inmaybehigh.By freeingupextracash duetothoselower mortgagepayments, homeownersalsohave theopportunityto investinotherareas rightaway.Whether it’scontributingto retirementfunds, buildingacollege savingsplanfor childrenorinvestingin stocksandbonds,rate buydownsempower homeownerstomake

Ifyou’reinsearchofexceptionalsingle-familyhomedesigns,excitingamenitiesandfriendlyneighbors,yousimplycan’tmissEllis.Visitthismaster-plannedcommunitytoday.

ParellaEstatesis acommunityof26 luxuryhomestucked awayinthebeautiful naturalsurroundings ofitsWestSacramento location.Enjoy livingminutesfrom downtownSacramento whileimmersedinthe countryfeelofacre-size lots.Inthischarming communityyouwillfind single-storyfloorplans withupscaleamenities, spaciouslivingand flexibledesignsthat

captureatranquil andcomfortable lifestyle.Withmodern architectureandthe abilitytopersonalize yourideallivingspace, ParellaEstatesoffers aperfectplacetocall home!

Stepintoaworld ofeleganceand sophisticationwithour streetofdreamslocated onParellaCourt.Built amongnativeplants andmajesticoak trees,thelotsizesare

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Withachoiceof floorplansfrom3,300 to4,200squarefeet, theseexceptionaldesigns offeracombination ofcontemporaryflair andtimelesscharm. BuiltbyMonley-Cronin Homes,theseexquisite architecturalplansexude qualityworkmanship

—thestandout characteristicofevery Monley-Croninhome. Entereachhome throughagrand foyerwherenatural lightshinesupon meticulouslycurated finishesofyourchoice. Elegantlydesigned, thespaciousliving roomwelcomesyouin withitshighceilings, creatinganatmosphere ofwarmsplendor.A havenforculinary enthusiasts,thelarge

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ParellaEstatesharmoniouslycombinesnaturewithcitylife.It’sclosetodowntownSacramentoyetoffersacre-sizelotswithgrandluxuryhomesnestledinapeacefulcountrysetting.

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Residentialbeckons homeownerstothe ideaofanall-in-one lifestyledestination —withthepromise ofalittlesomething extra.Buytheupper home.Buythelower home.Combine intoonehomefor multigenerational livingorinvestment opportunities.These

stacked,self-contained, contemporaryflats comewithprivate entrancesandjust therightamountof connectedliving—as wellaslakeviewsand OneLake’sunmatched amenities.

ResidenceOne (lowerhome)features approximately1,454 squarefeetwithtwo tothreebedrooms andstartsfromthe high$500,000s. ResidenceTwo (upperhome)spans

approximately2,323 squarefeet,offerstwo tothreebedrooms andstartsfromthe mid-$600,000s. Combiningtheupper andlowerhomesoffers upto3,777squarefeet oflivingspace,fourto sixbedroomsandfour bathrooms—asound investmentstarting fromthe$1.2millions. Beyondresidents’ welcomematsexistsa sanctuaryofadifferent kind—onethatputs funattheforefront.

Homeownersgetto glideacrossastilllake intheirkayaks.Grab alattewithneighbors. Andenjoyhomeownerexclusiveactivities suchasmakers marketsandvolleyball tournaments—all withoutleavingthe community.

Becausethisis aplaceforthose readytostepinto acommunity reimagined.Onewhere theyenjoyaperfect blendofneighborly

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themostoftheir financialresources.

Aratebuydown canalsoenhancea homebuyer’sfinancial standingduringthe loanapprovalprocess. Bydemonstrating areduceddebt-toincomeratioresulting fromlowermonthly payments,applicants mayqualifyfora largerloanamountor secureamortgagethat mayhaveotherwise beenchallengingto obtain,whichopens upthepossibilityof purchasingamore desirableproperty withinyourpreferred ElliottHomes new-homecommunity inSacramento.

Interestrates arealsosubjectto fluctuationsdueto changesineconomic conditions,butwith

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Steppingoutside, youaretransported toaprivateoasisthat seamlesslyblends withitsnatural surroundings.The meticulouslylandscaped groundscreatea sanctuaryofpeaceand serenity,perfectfor outdoorentertainingor quietcontemplation.

TheClarksburg TrailbehindParella Estatesgentlywindsits waythroughthetrees beckoningyoutoexplore anddiscoverthebeauty

camaraderieanda rushofexcitement atthepotentialeach dayholds.Likescenic walksaroundthelake.

Orgamenightsat theGlassHouse,One Lake’s3,200-squarefootwelcomecenter andhangouthub. Orgarden-fresh ingredientsfromthe community’scultivated garden. Butattheendofit all,theyknowthatthe idealoftogetherness andaseamlessblend

aratebuydown, homeownerscan findstabilityand protectionagainst futureratehikes. Knowingthattheir interestrateisfixed forthefirstfewyears provideshomebuyers withagreaterpeace ofmindandamore predictablefinancial outlook.

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Havingarate buydownwhenbuying anewhomefromour teamatElliottHomes offershomeownersa plethoraofadvantages thatextendfarbeyond theinitialsavings. Fromreducedmonthly paymentstolongtermcostsavings andinvestment opportunities,rate buydownsempower homebuyersto managetheirfinances efficientlywhile enjoyinggreater financialflexibility.

ofthesurrounding nature.Takeastrollover theParellaBridge,which crossesBlackerCanal andconnectsthestreet androotsoftheParella communitywithWest Sacramento’shistorical past.Thebridgeismade ofactualrailcarsthat wereutilizedforthe structurewitharoad surfacemadeofstamped woodplanking.On yourwayhome,stopby ParellaParkandenjoy aquietmomentasyou listentothebirdssing.

Ourremarkable homesaretrue masterpieces, offeringalifestyleof

ofnatureandnurture arewhatdefinethis place.It’swhylifeat OneLakeisalways abreathoffreshair, abuzzwiththepromise ofnewexperiences.We havealittlesayingat OneLake:“Everyone WantsOne.”It’stime tofindoutwhy.Visit brookfieldresidential. comtoexplorethe homesandschedule yourtourtoday!

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Aswithany significantfinancial decision,itisessential toconsultwith aknowledgeable mortgage professionaltoassess yourindividual circumstancesand makesureyouare makingdecisionsthat alignwithyourlongtermhomeownership goals.Ourpreferred lenders,SAFECredit UnionandLoanDepot, arereadytohelpyou makeyourdream ofowningahomea reality.

Thejourneytoyour dreamhomestartsnow— taketheleapwithElliott Homesanddiscovera worldofpossibilities wherecherished memoriesarewaiting tobemade.Giveusa callat(866)984-1300, filloutouronlineform tostarttodayandvisit elliotthomes.com.

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AstunninghomeintheLakesideneighborhoodatOneLake.Thedistinctivedesignmeanspotentialbuyerscanbuytwohomesforthepriceofone.

OnlythebestatStonefield Home’sTheVillasinLosBanos

Since1984, StonefieldHomehas builtalegacyforitself asyourcommunity builderandtheNo. 1communitybuilder inMercedCounty, bringingqualityhomes toMercedCountyand providingexceptional valuetoallbuyers withoutcompromising quality.

Withourbeautiful homecommunities currentlybeingbuilt inLosBanosandother newcommunities comingsoon,Stonefield

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Visitthelatestof StonefieldHome’s communities:The Villascommunityin LosBanosisaprivate gatedcommunity.New homesstartfromthe low$500,000s.The VillasatHostetler Ranchisacommunity

thatoffers11beautiful andspacioussingleandtwo-storyfloor plans.Thehomesrange from1,539to2,788 squarefeetandprovide theoptiontochoose uptofivebedrooms andthree-and-a-half bathrooms.Whether youareafirst-time buyerorjustlooking forachange,Stonefield Homehassomething foreveryone.

StonefieldHome suppliesthelatestin designandarchitecture, offeringtop-of-the-line

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Makethetripover thehilltodiscoverhow MercedCountyisright foryou!Ouragentswill bestandingbytogive youapersonalorvirtual tourofourbeautiful modelhomesandguide youseamlesslythrough thepurchaseprocess. Interestratesarestill historicallylowand

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TheCaledoniaisa1,969-square-footplanwithfourbedroomsandtwotothreebathrooms.YoucanfindthisbeautifulCaledoniawithacasitaoptionatTheVillas,ournewestcommunityinLosBanos.

WelcometoWindingCreek, whereeachdayisanadventure

DiscoverWinding CreekinRoseville, California,where stunningnewhomes andaconnectionto theoutdoorscome naturally.Atthisnearly 500-acremasterplannedcommunity, there’salwaysroom tolivelifewideopen —whetherresidents arelookingtolose themselvesinnature alongagentlecreek thatrunsthrough theheartofthe neighborhoodorfind

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Hosttoexpertly craftedresidences fromrespected homebuildersD.R. Horton,Richmond AmericanHomes,K. HovnanianHomes andMeritageHomes, thiscommunityoffers awelcomeretreatand placesyourpreferences attheforefront.From generousloftsand

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HovnanianHomesto flexspacesatRoamby MeritageHomesand hundredsofoptions forpersonalization atWindsongby RichmondAmerican Homes—residences atWindingCreekhint atalifestyleunlikeany other.

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Plentyof roomto roaminRoseville

WhisperingCreek inRosevilleisthe perfectunionofluxury livingandnatural surroundingsforthose whoseekrefinedliving inamagnificentsetting. Thisexclusivecreek-side communityinRoseville has19executive-size homesiteswiththe DryCreekcorridor providingpermanent naturalspaceasyour backdrop.Thisfamilyfriendlycommunity meansthatschools,

recreation,restaurants andshoppingare minutesaway,without compromisingthe privacyaffordedby sereneRosevilleliving.

Drawinguponthe agriculturalandrural surroundings,this communityisinfused withnaturalattributes suchastranquilopen spaces,lushfieldsand easyaccesstotheDry CreekTrail.Findyour pieceofPlacerCounty paradiseatWhispering

Creekwithquickmove-inhomesavailable andspecialincentives foralimitedtime.

HomesbyTowne createsandbringstolife unique,beautifuland livablespacesandoffers threesingle-storyhome stylesatWhispering Creek,withmultiple elevationoptions.For over70years,Homes byTownehasstrivedto buildtherighthome,

ThisisanaerialviewoftheWhisperingCreekcommunityinRoseville,with19exclusivehomesites thatbackuptoDryCreek.

StepoutofyourinvitinghomeatWindingCreekandintothewondersofthegreatoutdoors.

Luxurylivingmeetshigh valueatTheGleninGraniteBay

Nestledintheheart ofGraniteBay,The Glenboastssingle-and two-storyhomeswith 1,866to2,590square feetstartingfrom thehigh$700,000s.

Asanctuaryofonly 33residences,this communitycaptures theessenceof contemporaryliving whilepreservingthe cherishedcomfortsof thissought-afterlocale.

BlueMountain Communitiesgoes beyondaesthetics, incorporatingunseen enhancementssuchas a20milvaporbarrier beneathfoundations and2x6walls, fortifyingthehomes’ structureandlongevity. EnhancedIncluded featuresextendto elegantdetailssuch asfulljambandcase windows,upscaleBosch appliances,andrefined Kohlerplumbing fixtures,ensuring asuperiorliving experience.

JoeKlusnick, directorofmarketing atBlueMountain Communities, expresses,“Ourvision forTheGlenwasto blendluxurywithvalue, ensuringeveryresident experiencesthebestof bothworlds.Thisisan excellentopportunity tosecureyourplacein GraniteBay’sthriving lifestylewithout compromise.”

TheGleninGranite Baynotonlyfulfills yourdream-home aspirationsbutalso strategicallylocatesyou nearmajoremployment hubssuchasFolsom

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Expandingbeyond TheGlen,Blue MountainCommunities offersthreedistinct luxurycommunities: DeltaCovesat BethelIslandisan

exclusivewaterfront enclavewith customizablehomes andresident-exclusive amenities,including TheIslandCamp.Blue Mountainoffersthe onlysingle-storyfloor planwithabackyard, privatedockand drivewayonBethel Island.Foralimited time,thebuilderis includingtheoptional deck,a$60,000value, witheachpurchaseof thesingle-storyplan.

Atranquilblend ofruralcharmand urbanconvenience,

RevereinRescueis offeringthefinalnew homesongenerous one-quarter-acreto three-quarter-acre homesitesandpriced fromthe$900,000s. Withuptosix bedroomsandoptions formultigenerational living,thesespacious single-andtwo-story homesareperfectfor avarietyoflifestyles. Locatedjustminutes fromElDoradoHills and20minutesfrom Sacramentointhe quainttownofRescue isaperfectblendof

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Comingsoonto RescueisOakhaven. Tuckedintothe foothills,sizablesinglestoryhomeswillbe setonexpansive1-to 2-acrehomesites,many withoptionsforcasitas orRVgarages.

“Oakhavenstands asatrulyunique community,featuring just29homesand agrowinglistof interestedbuyers. Peoplearerecognizing itisanunprecedented

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DiscovertheallureofowningamodernnewhomeinthecovetedGraniteBayarea,startingfromthehigh$700,000s.BlueMountainCommunitiesbringsyouTheGlen, anexquisiteneighborhoodofferingupgradedfeaturesthatredefineupscaleliving,withoutthepremiumpricetag.

PerpetualHomesisleadingthewayas CaliforniansturntoADUsamidhousingcrisis

Enhancingyour propertyvaluesand providingmuch-needed housingsolutions forfamilymembers andrentershaveput accessorydwellingunits (ADUs)inthespotlight and,mostrecently,in proposedlegislation.

Lowinventory,high pricesandsoaring interestrateshavemade Californiansturnto theADUasacreative solution.Danville-based PerpetualHomes,one ofthemostsuccessful companiesleadingthe

solution,isheretohelp.

Since2019, PerpetualHomes anditsteamofreal estate,homebuilding professionals,civil engineers,architects, andthefounders overfourdecades ofexperiencehave beencommittedto offeringsustainable turnkeybackyard homesthroughoutthe BayArea.Theteam managestheproject fromtheinitialsite inspection,permits andsitepreparation

toconstruction,utility connections,site cleanup,andfinal inspections.

PerpetualHomes FounderandPresident KatherineAnderson’s visionhasbecomea reality:Creatingfactorybuiltaward-winning designswitheco-friendly andsustainable materials.

Theproposed legislation(California’s AB1033)wouldfurther improveandenhance currentADUlaws.On thecoattailsofSB9,a

statelaweffectiveJanuary 1,2022,thatallowsthe constructionofupto twodwellingunitson asingle-familylot,AB 1033,ifpassed,would allowCaliforniacitiesand countiestodecideifthey wantresidentstohavethe optiontoselltheirADUs asaseparateproperty fromtheirprimary residence.

Accordingto AssemblymemberPhil Ting,thebill’sauthor,“the lackofhomeownership opportunitiesinmost Californiacommunities forworkingfamiliesis contributingtothestate’s growingpopulation ofrentersanddriving familiesoutofstate,” wheretheycanaffordto buyahome.

“Many neighborhoodshave becomede-factogated communities,with medianhomepricesof $700Kto$1million keepingoutallbut asmallpercentage ofCaliforniansfrom everdreamingof homeownership, reducingthestate’s populationandharming oureconomy,”hewrites. Headds,“Theabsence ofavailablehomes forpurchaseatrates affordabletomoderateincomeworkingfamilies barswealth-building andhousingstabilityfor Californiansharmedby historicdiscriminatory housingpolicies.”

Byrepealingthe currentlawprohibiting theseparateconveyance

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intherightlocation, attherightprice.The goalistoselectonly thehighestquality materialsandinclude thoughtfulfeaturesthat enhancethelivabilityof yournewhomenowand wellintothefuture.

Youwantahome thatinspiresyoufrom theminuteyouwalk in—andcontinues tosurpriseyouasyou exploreit,discovering newarchitectural details,impressive amenities,anddramatic designfeaturesthat suityourindividual

ofADUs,AB1033

“wouldallowcitiesand countiesthefreedomto pursuehomeownership programsandtocreatea pathtowealth-building forfamilies,”headds.

Uptothispoint,the onlyauthoritytoconvey ADUsseparatelyfrom theirprimaryresidence wasinarelativelynarrow setofcircumstancesfor ADUsbuiltordeveloped byaqualifiednonprofit corporationwitha tenancy-in-common agreement.

TheSenateHousing Committeeapproved AB1033atitsJune 20,2023,hearingona voteof8-1.TheSenate GovernanceandFinance CommitteeishearingAB 1033asthecommittee ofsecondreferencethis month.

Supporters,including theCaliforniaState AssociationofCounties, outnumbertheopposition bymorethan10to1.

Anotherpieceof legislationcurrently underreviewisAB 976,whichseeksto permanentlyeliminate owneroccupancy restrictionsforADUs thatpresentlyexistin citiesandcounties. Theserestrictions,which prohibittherequirement ofthepropertyowner’s occupancytoeitherthe accessorydwellingunit (ADU)ortheprimary residence,aresetto expiresoon.However, thisnewlawaimsto removetheserestrictions permanently.

taste.Afterall,youhave adistinctivesenseof style.Yourhomeshould, too.WhisperingCreek hasflexibleplandesigns rangingfrom2,538to 3,340squarefeet.

AtHomesbyTowne wecareaboutour homeowners,andwe’re heretomakesureyour needsaremet,from themomentyouopen ourdoors,untilthe dayyoucloseonyour newhome—andwell intothefuture.Every homeiscreatedwith personalizedselections andfeaturesdesigned forfunctional,modern living.Whenchoosing ahomebuilder,it’s importanttoknowtheir

Builtonexisting properties,theADUs expandthehousing supplyandtendtobe usedaslower-costrentals, whichplayakeyrolein increasingthehousing supplyinneighborhoods acrossCalifornia.

Accordingtoareport fromUCBerkeley’sTerner CenterforHousing Innovation,homeowners citetheabilitytooffer ADUsforrentasoneof themainreasonsthey buildthesetypesofhomes.

“Rentalincomecan serveasanimportant sourceoffinancial security,”thereportreads, and“sinceADUrent typicallyoffsetsthecostof construction,ADUsare moreaccessibleforlowerincomehomeowners.”

AB976passedthe StateAssemblylast Maywitha54-0vote. ItpassedtheSenate HousingCommitteein Juneandnowheadsto theSenateGovernance andFinanceCommittee.

TurntoPerpetual Homeswhenconsidering addinganADUtoyour property.Sizesrange froma430-square-foot modelwithonebedroom andonebathroomtoa 1,200-square-footmodel withthreebedroomsand twobathrooms.

Takeavirtual tourthroughseveral modelsbyvisiting perpetualhomesadu.com orcallPerpetualHomes at(925)309-0205for moreinformation.

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history,longevityand reputationinanarea, especiallywhenitcomes tofinancialexperience andacumen.Homes byTownehasbeen buildinghomessince 1949andiscelebrating over70yearsof providinghomeowners withaplacetobuild memories,raisea family,entertain friends,andcelebrate life.

Formore information,please visitusonlineatwww. homesbytowne.com orcalltospeakwitha salesassociateat(916) 262-8800.

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Cardiffoffersthree spacioushomedesigns withfivetosixbedrooms, abonusroomandan optionalsuite,andup toapproximately3,677 squarefeet.Cardiffis perfectforgrowing andmultigenerational families.

Themodelhomes atAcaciainOakleyare nowavailable!Acacia offersthreehomedesigns withfourbedrooms,a loftorofficeandupto approximately2,540 squarefeet.Joinafamilyfriendlygatedcommunity whereeverydayfeelslike aweekendgetaway.

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MagnoliainGraniteBay:Yourelegant retreatwithendlesspossibilities

NestledinthetranquilsettingofGranite Bay,arareopportunity ofluxury,style,wide openspaceandlimitless potentialawaitshome shoppers.Magnolia,the latestofferingfromTim LewisCommunities, promisesanunparalleledlivingexperienceon sprawling1-acrehomesites.Themodelgrand openingisprojectedfor thisfall.Interestedhome shoppersareencouraged toregisteronthewebsite toreceivenoticesofthe celebration.

Magnolia’sgenerous 1-acrehomesitesarea dominantdrawtothis community.Herehome shopperswillfindallthe benefitsofanewhome withplentyofoutdoor

spaceforapool,personalizedoutdoorlivingspaces andpatiosordecks,creatingunforgettableCaliforniaoutdoorliving.

LindaSchwartz, directorofsalesand marketingforTimLewis Communities,shares that“Magnoliaisn’tjusta neighborhood;it’salifestylethatblendssophisticationwiththegreat outdoors.Theallureof 1-acrelivinginGranite Bayistrulycaptivating.”

HomesatMagnoliarangefrom3,765to 5,104squarefeetwitha varietyofroomoptions andthree-tofive-car garages.Architecturallydesignedforthe ultimateinambience andenjoyment,each homeincludesasuperior

standard-featurespackagewithendlesschoices topersonalizematerials andcolors.

Anotherhugedraw toMagnoliaisthe phenomenalschool district.Educationis paramount,andfamilies seekingbothluxuryand academicexcellencewill findtheirperfectmatch here.Moreover,the covetedlocationoffers residentstheblendof naturalsplendor,privacy andconveniencewith easyaccesstorenowned schools,shopping, dining,hiking,golf,boating,andentertainment.

TimLewisCommunitiesisrenownedfor craftingbeautifulnew homesandcommunities withpassion.Inaddition

toMagnolia,theseneighborhoodsofferthesame levelofcharacterand qualitythroughoutthe Sacramentoarea:

Astonishingvistasand oversizehomesitesdefine ZinfandelRidge,acaptivatingcommunitywithin California’sShenandoah Valleywinecountry. Thesehomesrangefrom 2,296to3,398square feetandembodyexcellencewhilecelebrating thenaturalsplendor oftheirsurroundings. Quick-move-inoptions areavailableandprices startingunder$1million.

Tuckedagainst themajesticSierra Nevadafoothills,The SummitatWhitney Ranchismorethana neighborhood—it’sa

testamenttomodern livingimmersed innature.Experiencethepinnacleof family-centricdesign, complementedbya heartwarmingcommunityhub:TheRanch House.Asthefinal homesbeckon,prices fromthe$900,000s offeragatewaytoalife ofupgradeddetailsand refinedfeatures.

Schwartzaffirms, “TheSummitoffers anall-encompassing lifestyle.It’swhere panoramicviews meetcontemporary comfort,makingevery dayaremarkable experience.”

Justsoutheastfrom captivatingLakeTahoe, KingsburyEstatesoffers

small-towncharm, beautifulhomes,breathtakingviewsandan atmosphereofrelaxation.Withpricesstartinginthe$600,000s andlowertaxes,thisis theperfectmomentto embracetheNevada lifestyle.

Inthewordsof Schwartz,“Kingsbury Estatesepitomizesthe allureofNevadaliving. Eachhomeisatestamenttoourcommitmenttoquality,while thesurroundingsoffer serenityunlikeany other.”

Visittimlewis.comto embarkonyourjourney towardowningapieceof theextraordinary.

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